10/10/2011 06:24
Out of Obese and into Overweight!
Well and truly broken the back of the 12 stones now - and very chuffed. Ive been concentrating on the refeeding program now which seems quite involved - so for the time being at least, I am aiming to complete the program in 2-3 weeks and schedule a 4 week refeeding program before returning to long term maintenance via calorie counting.
Worked on the before and after photos as part of the program over the weekend, and have to say I was very shocked at the results in such a short period of time - and I think I actually may look "normal" - just not sure how much more I should be aiming to lose.
10/03/2011 08:02
Difficult Week made Easy
Just managed to get my 3 pound this week, which means next week should see entrance into the 12 stones!
I was extremely inspired over the weekend when I bought a pair of trousers 4 sizes smaller than when I started with a view to getting into them when I finish only to find they fit now!
Still having constipation problems, which the powder sachets are helping, and Im seriously considering taking the return to food program - which means another 4 weeks (and another expense), but I think if I go onto that, there is a good chance I can settle at around 12 stone - who would have ever thought
Had another comment from someone last week - I'm surprised how few people actually mention that, maybe they are embarrassed?, i mean surely three stones notices to everyone?...
Until Next Week
Still to complete:
Week 10 (current week)
Week 11
Week 12
Refeeding Program:
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Vince
09/26/2011 06:49
Yet another 3 - and another 2 sizes smaller!
As always, had hoped for 4 pound this week, but am quite content with the 3 that I have achieved, this just means that I will not see my 12's until the week after next - but its nice knowing that it will come.
By the book, I have another 4 weeks left on the VLCD, (am on my 9th week), although may extend this a little as Im hoping to hit around 12 stone, to allow me a little fluctuation when coming off the diet - so if I can settle around 12.5 stone, I will be happy.
Was a big boost this weekend when going to by a smaller pair of work trousers - having already dropped a size - this time I ended up going down a further TWO sizes, which feels good!
Not really sure why noone (except for one) seems to have noticed, I find it strange that after 3 stone loss people do not say anything - surely it must notice?
Blood pressure gave a good reading yesterday too when submitting my medical, and I am now well away from the high blood pressure mark which is a relief
Still missing food terribly though, getting sick of water, and suffering badly with constipation although seem to have a little relief from that after taking the recommended compound..
Im hoping to leave another 5 or 6 of these by which time I should be at my target, at which point I will probably record this monthly to ensure it doesnt creep up, as Ive accepted that I will need to count calories for the rest of my life.
Hope the week has been good to my friends on here and anyone else who may stumble on this blog :)
09/12/2011 07:45
3 this week
Ive put myself as three although I was a quarter of a pound from 4 pound and have now crossed the half way mark - so just less than 6 weeks to go - and really only 1 stone left to get to my original goal although I am expecting to lost around another 1.5 stone in the time remainig so could settle at around 12.5 stone - will be more than happy with that..
Have heard that the tomato soup is going to be in stock this week and looking forward to that just to try something different as that lack of variety in the replacements is probably my biggest grumble.
Hoping to have hit 13.5 on next weeks blog - lets see!
09/05/2011 07:33
And its another 4
Well I so very nearly reached 5 pound this week!, just couldnt shift that other 1/4 pound so have logged it as 4 - shame really as I had really hoped to have reached my 13s - still that should come this week and looks like as I approach the half way mark (6 weeks on Saturday coming) that I am still very much on target, and in fact will be going even lower than I had planned within this time so quite excited with that.
As far as food goes, well I now have a supply of the vanilla shakes - so with a small spoon of coffee they are a nice change - so living on coffee and chocolate shakes, choc flavour food replacement bar, and chicken soup - all in all cannot grumble with them as they are not that bad - although am getting a kick to satisfy my bad habits by sniffing foor thats prepared for chris - its smells wonderful - and I dont believe in all of this psychological looking for deep reasons why we overeat - in my case its simple - I LIKE FOOD! - No problems in my past or my childhood or eating to shield myself from problems, I just bloody like it! - and I know that when coming off this, as long as I count calories and keep within my allowance I can have what I want, when I want without it piling on again, I know as I did it for two years - just must not ever let it slip and stop the monitoring.
Till next week when I should be a man in his 13s!
08/22/2011 06:53
Yes another 4 pound! well done me
After a rocky week when early on it felt like it was a half pound off followed by a pound on, the loss seems to be quite consistent, giving me another 4 pound loss this morning, so one pound short of 14 1/2 stone.
With my goal of 12 stone (maybe slightly more depending how I feel at that weight), I am hoping for completion before November.
Getting quite fussy with the limited foods on offer, and seem to be settling with the chocolate, strawberry and chocolate shakes, the chocolate bars, and the occassional chicken soup - along with 4.5litres of water daily. The water seems a breeze on weekdays as I get started very early and seem t be able to fit them in within the day, however its starting to become a problem of a weekend as we get up a little later and with being busy find we are sometimes going an hour or two without any which puts you well behind.
Already starting to think of how I will maintain, and will probably opt for stabilising through calorie counting, which worked for me before - I do think its the best way for me as I can then know my limits and stop when "enough is enough" whilst at the same time allowing me to have what foods I like...... the countdown is on!
08/15/2011 07:13
Another 4 Pound
Been a rocky week - but there goes another 4 pound - which is basically on target for the stone per month.
Still getting cravings when I see / smell those food that make me go week, but not feeling the hunger at all
At this rate early September should see me in my 13's (fingers crossed)
Very encouraged by a story I read yesterday of a guy on this who lost 11 stone in 7 months - so for me 3-4 stone in 3 months is well achievable
Until next Monday!.....
08/07/2011 09:17
Howards Way
One week into the Howards Way diet and I have to say IT WORKS!!
Having lost some weight prior to this on reducing calories I didnt expect any great losses as it had gone passed the initial water loss stage, and the program claims 1 stone per month - and Im dead chuffed with 1/2 stone on one week! - i know this again will slow down but feel 4 pound a week is achievable - enough to keep me inspired - and you know what the food - especially the chocolate bars and shakes are really nice!
It seems to be working having the choice out of my hands and only having what I have in front of me and Im already losing those cravings..
Until Next week
The shrinking punk rocker!
11/08/2010 07:44
Huh - One pound on??
Well now Im totally baffled, I have been so good since starting this diet, and Im convinced I can feel a difference in my clothes, but after finally being brave enough to weigh myself last Monday - how can I be UP one pound this week!
Not one tiny piece of chocolate of cake has passed these lips in around 8 weeks now, and whilst its a reasonably large meal after work, apart from cornflakes in the morning there is nothing else at all being eaten. I estimate around 1,250 calories intake - so how on earth can I have put on...
Feeling very much disheartened and gutted - especially as I totally resisted (despite pressure) a chunk of my sons birthday cake!
